Fluid Power Valves Safety Program

SAFETY PROGRAM

FLUID POWER VALVES AND HOSE FITTINGS

SIC CODE 3492 For further information on safety programs developed by the Division of Safety of Florida's Department of Labor and Employment Security, call 904/488-3044 or 800/367-4378 (within Florida).

Material contained in this publication is in the public domain and may be reproduced, fully or partially, without permission of the State of Florida.

May, 1994

ii PREFACE

How to Use This Manual

To The Employer:

The purpose of this safety manual is to establish standards for an industry-specific safety program for establishments covered under the following Standard Industrial Classification (SIC code): 3492, Fluid Power Valves and Hose Fittings. This safety program has been developed by the Florida Division of Safety with voluntary input from Florida employers, workers' compensation insurance carriers, labor organizations, trade associations, and other industry leaders.

This manual is intended to serve as the basis for an employer integrated safety and health management program. Implementation of this safety program satisfies the requirements of the Division of Safety. The essential elements of this program include: top management's commitment and involvement; the establishment and operation of safety committees; provisions for safety and health training; first aid procedures; accident investigations; recordkeeping of injuries; and workplace safety rules, policies, and procedures.

If this manual meets the needs of your establishment, it may be used exactly as written. If you have previously established and are maintaining a safety program, you can continue to use your program provided that the essential elements covered in this safety program are also addressed in your program. Use of all or part of this manual does not relieve employers of their responsibility to comply with other applicable local, state or federal laws. In addition, if an employer maintains the OSHA 200 Log to meet federal requirements, then that will meet the log and summary requirements of the LES SAF 200 form in Section VI of this program.

It is intended that this manual be enhanced and continuously improved by the employer. Any section of this manual may be modified by the employer to accommodate actual operations and work practices, provided that the original intent of that section is not lost. For example, if a safety committee meets weekly or quarterly instead of monthly, then Section II of the manual should be amended to accommodate this practice. If there is a safety rule, policy, or procedure appropriate for the work or work environment which has not been included, or if a rule included in Section VII is inappropriately written, then a new safety rule, policy, or procedure should be added to improve the manual. Likewise, if a specific rule in the Safety Rules, Policies, and Procedures section does not apply because the equipment or work operation described is not used, then that specific rule should be crossed out or deleted from the manual. If accidents occur, new safety rules should be developed and incorporated in Section VII of this manual to prevent their recurrence.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

iii Preface 3 Table of Contents...... 3

Section I - Management Commitment and Involvement Policy Statement...... 1

Section II - Safety Committee Safety Committee Organization...... 2 Responsibilities...... 2 Meetings...... II.1 Meeting Minutes...... II.2

Section III - Safety and Health Training Safety and Health Orientation...... 1 Job-Specific Training...... 1 Periodic Retraining of Employees...... III.1

Section IV - First Aid Procedures Minor First Aid Treatment...... 1 Non-Emergency Medical Treatment...... 1 Emergency Medical Treatment...... 1 First Aid Training...... 1 First Aid Instructions...... 2

Section V - Accident Investigation Accident Investigation Procedures ...... 1 Investigation Report Form ...... 2 Instructions for Report Form ...... 3

Section VI - Recordkeeping Procedures Recordkeeping Procedures...... 4 First Notice of Injury DWC-1...... 1 LES SAF 200 Form...... 2

Section VII - Safety Rules, Policies, and Procedures Safety Rules, Policies, and Procedures...... 1

iv Section I.

MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT AND INVOLVEMENT POLICY STATEMENT

The management of this organization is committed to providing employees with a safe and healthful workplace. It is the policy of this organization that employees report unsafe conditions and do not perform work tasks if the work is considered unsafe. Employees must report all accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions to their supervisors. No such report will result in retaliation, penalty, or other disincentive.

Employee recommendations to improve safety and health conditions will be given thorough consideration by our management team. Management will give top priority to and provide the financial resources for the correction of unsafe conditions. Similarly, management will take disciplinary action against an employee who willfully or repeatedly violates workplace safety rules. This action may include verbal or written reprimands and may ultimately result in termination of employment.

The primary responsibility for the coordination, implementation, and maintenance of our workplace safety program has been assigned to:

Name: Title: Telephone:

Senior management will be actively involved with employees in establishing and maintaining an effective safety program. Our safety program coordinator, myself, or other members of our management team will participate with you or your department's employee representative in ongoing safety and health program activities, which include:

• Promoting safety committee participation; • Providing safety and health education and training; and • Reviewing and updating workplace safety rules.

This policy statement serves to express management's commitment to and involvement in providing our employees a safe and healthful workplace. This workplace safety program will be incorporated as the standard of practice for this organization. Compliance with the safety rules will be required of all employees as a condition of employment.

Signature of CEO/President Date

I.1 Section II.

SAFETY COMMITTEE

Safety Committee Organization

A safety committee has been established as a management tool to recommend improvements to our workplace safety program and to identify corrective measures needed to eliminate or control recognized safety and health hazards. The safety committee employer representatives will not not exceed the amount of employee representatives.

Responsibilities The safety committee will be responsible for assisting management in communicating procedures for evaluating the effectiveness of control measures used to protect employees from safety and health hazards in the workplace.

The safety committee will be responsible for assisting management in reviewing and updating workplace safety rules based on accident investigation findings, any inspection findings, and employee reports of unsafe conditions or work practices; and accepting and addressing anonymous complaints and suggestions from employees.

The safety committee will be responsible for assisting management in updating the workplace safety program by evaluating employee injury and accident records, identifying trends and patterns, and formulating corrective measures to prevent recurrence.

The safety committee will be responsible for assisting management in evaluating employee accident and illness prevention programs, and promoting safety and health awareness and co-worker participation through continuous improvements to the workplace safety program.

Safety committee members will participate in safety training and be responsible for assisting management in monitoring workplace safety education and training to ensure that it is in place, that it is effective, and that it is documented.

Management will provide written responses to safety committee written recommendations.

Meetings Safety committee meetings are held quarterly and more often if needed and each committee member will be compensated at his or her hourly wage when engaged in safety committee activities .

Management will post the minutes of each meeting (see page 3) in a conspicuous place and the minutes will be available to all employees.

All safety committee records will be maintained for not less than three calendar years.

I.2 SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES

Date of Committee Meeting: Time: Minutes Prepared By: Location:

Members in Attendance Name Name Name

Previous Action Items:

Review of Accidents Since Previous Meeting:

Recommendations for Prevention:

Recommendations from Anonymous Employees:

Suggestions From Employees:

Recommended Updates To Safety Program:

Recommendations from Accident Investigation Reports: Safety Training Recommendations:

Comments:

I.3 Section III.

SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING

Safety and Health Orientation

Workplace safety and health orientation begins on the first day of initial employment or job transfer. Each employee has access to a copy of this safety manual, through his or her supervisor, for review and future reference, and will be given a personal copy of the safety rules, policies, and procedures pertaining to his or her job. Supervisors will ask questions of employees and answer employees' questions to ensure knowledge and understanding of safety rules, policies, and job-specific procedures described in our workplace safety program manual. All employees will be instructed by their supervisors that compliance with the safety rules described in the workplace safety manual is required.

Job-Specific Training

• Supervisors will initially train employees on how to perform assigned job tasks safely. • Supervisors will carefully review with each employee the specific safety rules, policies, and procedures that are applicable and that are described in the workplace safety manual.

• Supervisors will give employees verbal instructions and specific directions on how to do the work safely.

• Supervisors will observe employees performing the work. If necessary, the supervisor will provide a demonstration using safe work practices, or remedial instruction to correct training deficiencies before an employee is permitted to do the work without supervision.

• All employees will receive safe operating instructions on seldom-used or new equipment before using the equipment.

• Supervisors will review safe work practices with employees before permitting the performance of new, non-routine, or specialized procedures.

Periodic Retraining of Employees

All employees will be retrained periodically on safety rules, policies and procedures, and when changes are made to the workplace safety manual.

Individual employees will be retrained after the occurrence of a work-related injury caused by an unsafe act or work practice, and when a supervisor observes employees displaying unsafe acts, practices, or behaviors.

III.1 Section IV.

FIRST AID PROCEDURES

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

Safety Coordinator Poison Control First Aid Fire Department Ambulance Police Medical Clinic Clinic Address

Minor First Aid Treatment First aid kits are kept in the front office and in the employee lounge. If you sustain an injury or are involved in an accident requiring minor first aid treatment:

• Inform your supervisor. • Administer first aid treatment to the injury or wound. • If a first aid kit is used, indicate usage on the accident investigation report. • Access to a first aid kit is not intended to be a substitute for medical attention. • Provide details for the completion of the accident investigation report.

Non-Emergency Medical Treatment For non-emergency work-related injuries requiring professional medical assistance, management must first authorize treatment. If you sustain an injury requiring treatment other than first aid:

• Inform your supervisor. • Proceed to the posted medical facility. Your supervisor will assist with transportation, if necessary. • Provide details for the completion of the accident investigation report.

Emergency Medical Treatment If you sustain a severe injury requiring emergency treatment:

• Call for help and seek assistance from a co-worker. • Use the emergency telephone numbers and instructions posted next to the telephone in your work area to request assistance and transportation to the local hospital emergency room. • Provide details for the completion of the accident investigation report.

First Aid Training Each employee will receive training and instructions from his or her supervisor on our first aid procedures.

IV.1 FIRST AID INSTRUCTIONS

In all cases requiring emergency medical treatment, immediately call, or have a co-worker call, to request emergency medical assistance.

WOUNDS:

Minor: Cuts, lacerations, abrasions, or punctures • Wash the wound using soap and water; rinse it well. • Cover the wound using clean dressing. Major: Large, deep and bleeding • Stop the bleeding by pressing directly on the wound, using a bandage or cloth. • Keep pressure on the wound until medical help arrives.

BROKEN BONES:

• Do not move the victim unless it is absolutely necessary. • If the victim must be moved, "splint" the injured area. Use a board, cardboard, or rolled newspaper as a splint. BURNS:

Thermal (Heat) • Rinse the burned area, without scrubbing it, and immerse it in cold water; do not use ice water. • Blot dry the area and cover it using sterile gauze or a clean cloth. Chemical • Flush the exposed area with cool water immediately for 15 to 20 minutes.

EYE INJURY:

Small particles • Do not rub your eyes. • Use the corner of a soft clean cloth to draw particles out, or hold the eyelids open and flush the eyes continuously with water. Large or stuck particles • If a particle is stuck in the eye, do not attempt to remove it. • Cover both eyes with bandage. Chemical • Immediately irrigate the eyes and under the eyelids, with water, for 30 minutes.

NECK AND SPINE INJURY:

• If the victim appears to have injured his or her neck or spine, or is unable to move his or her arm or leg, do not attempt to move the victim unless it is absolutely necessary.

HEAT EXHAUSTION:

• Loosen the victim's tight clothing. • Give the victim "sips" of cool water. • Make the victim lie down in a cooler place with the feet raised.

IV.2 Section V.

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

Accident Investigation Procedures

An accident investigation will be performed by the supervisor at the location where the accident occurred. The safety coordinator is responsible for seeing that the accident investigation reports (see page 2) are being filled out completely, and that the recommendations are being addressed. Supervisors will investigate all accidents, injuries, and occupational diseases using the following investigation procedures:

• Implement temporary control measures to prevent any further injuries to employees.

• Review the equipment, operations, and processes to gain an understanding of the accident situation.

• Identify and interview each witness and any other person who might provide clues to the accident's causes.

• Investigate causal conditions and unsafe acts; make conclusions based on existing facts.

• Complete the accident investigation report.

• Provide recommendations for corrective actions.

• Indicate the need for additional or remedial safety training.

Accident investigation reports must be submitted to the safety coordinator within 24 hours of the accident.

V.1 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT

REPORT #

COMPANY: ADDRESS:

1. Name of injured: S.S. #: 2. Sex [ ] M [ ] F Age: Date of accident: 3. Time of accident: a.m. p.m. Day of accident: 4. Employee's job title: 5. Length of experience on job: (years) (months) 6. Address of location where the accident occurred: 7. Nature of injury, Injury type, and Part of the body affected: 8. Describe the accident and how it occurred: 9. Cause of the accident:

10. Was personal protective equipment required? [ ] yes [ ] no Was it provided? [ ] yes [ ] no Was it being used? [ ] yes [ ] no If "no", explain. Was it being used as trained by supervisor or designated trainer? [ ] yes [ ] no If "no", explain.

11. Witness(es):

12. Safety training provided to the injured? [ ] yes [ ] no If "no", explain.

13. Interim corrective actions taken to prevent recurrence:

14. Permanent corrective action recommended to prevent recurrence:

15. Date of report 19 Prepared by:

Supervisor (Signature) Date: 16. Status and follow-up action taken by safety coordinator:

Safety Coordinator (Signature) Date:

V.2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT

An accident investigation is not designed to find fault or place blame but is an analysis of the accident to determine causes that can be controlled or eliminated.

(Items 1-6) Identification: This section is self-explanatory.

(Item 7) Nature of Injury: Describe the injury, e.g., strain, sprain, cut, burn, fracture. Injury Type: First aid -injury resulted in minor injury/treated on premises; Medical - injury treated off premises by physician; Lost time -injured missed more than one day of work; No Injury - no injury, near-miss type of incident. Part of the Body: Part of the body directly affected, e.g., foot, arm, hand, head.

(Item 8) Describe the accident: Describe the accident, including exactly what happened, and where and how it happened. Describe the equipment or materials involved.

(Item 9) Cause of the accident: Describe all conditions or acts which contributed to the accident, i.e., a. unsafe conditions - spills, grease on the floor, poor housekeeping or other physical conditions.

b. unsafe acts - unsafe work practices such as failure to warn, failure to use required personal protective equipment.

(Item 10) Personal protective equipment: Self-explanatory

(Item 11) Witness(es): List name(s), address(es), and phone number(s).

(Item 12) Safety training provided: Was any safety training provided to the injured related to the work activity being performed?

(Item 13) Interim corrective action: Measures taken by supervisor to prevent recurrence of incident, i.e., barricading accident area, posting warning signs, shutting down operations.

(Item 14): Self-explanatory

(Item 15): Self-explanatory

(Item 16) Follow-up: Once the investigation is complete, the safety coordinator shall review and follow-up the investigation to ensure that corrective actions recommended by the safety committee and approved by the employer are taken, and control measures have been implemented.

V.3 Section VI.

RECORDKEEPING PROCEDURES

Recordkeeping Procedures

The safety coordinator will control and maintain all employee accident and injury records. Records are maintained for a minimum of three (3) years and include:

• Accident Investigation Reports, see page 2 ;

• Workers' Compensation Notice of Injury Reports DWC 1, see page 1; and

• Log & Summary of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses LES SAF 200, see page 2.

V.4 notice of injury

VI.1 saf 200

VI.2 Section VII. FLUID POWER VALVES AND HOSE FITTINGS SIC 3492 SAFETY RULES, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES

The safety rules contained on these pages have been prepared to protect you in your daily work. Employees are to follow these rules, review them often and use good common sense in carrying out assigned duties.

GENERAL RULES All Employees

Housekeeping...... 2 Ladders and Step Ladders...... 2 Lifting Procedures...... 3 Office Safety...... 3

Production and Maintenance Employees Electric Powered Tools...... 5 Hand Tool Safety...... 5 Heat Guns...... 8 Soldering Guns...... 8 Band Saws...... 8 Drill Press...... 8 Ginders...... 9 Tool Boxes...... 9 Cranes and Hoists...... 9 Conveyors...... 10 Compressed Gas Cylinders...... 10 Oxyacetylene Welding...... 11 Hazardous Materials...... 11 Steel Drums...... 12 Personal Protective Equipment...... 12 Carts...... 12 Hand Trucks...... 12 Forklift Safety Rules...... 13 Pallet Jacks...... 16 Warehouse Operations...... 17 Storeroom/Stockroom...... 17 Knives/Sharp Instruments...... 17 Ergonomics and Video Display Terminals...... 18 Infection Control...... 18 Lockout/Tagout...... 19 Respiratory Protection...... 19 Hearing Protection...... 19

VII.1 Section VII. FLUID POWER VALVES AND HOSE FITTINGS SIC 3492 SAFETY RULES, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES

JOB SPECIFIC RULES Production Employees

Machine Guarding Rules for: Honing Machine, Kasuga CNC, Mori Seiki CNC, Fadal ...... CNC, and Machining Centers...... 20 Deburring Machine...... 20 Presses...... 20 Riveting...... 21 Automatic Screw Machine...... 21

VII.1 SIC 3492 - Fluid Power Valves and Hose Fittings GENERAL RULES All Employees

Housekeeping 1. Do not place materials such as boxes or trash in walkways and passageways. 2. Sweep up shavings from around equipment such as drill presses, lathes or planers by using a broom and a dust pan. 3. Mop up water from around drinking fountains and drink dispensing machines immediately. 4. Do not store or leave items on stairways. 5. Do not block or obstruct stairwells, exits or accesses to safety and emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers or fire alarms. 6. Do not block the walking surfaces of elevated working platforms, such as scaffolds, with tools or materials that are not being used. 7. Straighten or remove rugs and mats that do not lie flat on the floor. 8. Remove protruding nails or bend them down into the lumber by using a claw hammer. 9. Return tools to their storage places after using them. 10. Do not use gasoline for cleaning purposes. 11. Use caution signs or cones to barricade slippery areas such as freshly mopped floors.

Ladders and Step Ladders 1. Read and follow the manufacturer's instruction label affixed to the ladder. 2. Do not use ladders that have loose rungs, cracked or split side rails, missing rubber foot pads, or are otherwise visibly damaged. 3. Keep ladder rungs clean and free of grease. Remove buildup of material such as dirt or mud. 4. Do not use a metal ladder on roof tops nor within 50 feet of electrical power lines. 5. Do not place ladders in a passageway or doorway without posting warning signs or blocking off the area with cones or ropes so pedestrian traffic can be diverted away from the ladder. Lock the doorway that you are blocking with the ladder and post signs that will detour traffic away from your work. 6. Allow only one person on the ladder at a time. 7. Face the ladder when climbing up or down it. 8. Maintain a three-point contact by keeping both hands and one foot or both feet and one hand on the ladder at all times when climbing up or down the ladder. 9. When performing work from a ladder, face the ladder and do not lean backward or sideways from the ladder. 10. Do not stand on tables, chairs, boxes or other improvised climbing devices to reach high places. Use the ladder or step stool. 11. Do not stand on the top two rungs of any ladder. 12. Do not stand on a ladder that wobbles, or that leans to the left or right of center. 13. When using a straight or extension ladder, extend the top of the ladder at least 3 feet above the edge of the landing.

VII.2 SIC 3492 - Fluid Power Valves and Hose Fittings Housekeeping (Continued) 14. Secure the ladder in place by having another employee hold it if it cannot be tied to the structure. 15. Do not move a rolling ladder while someone is on it. 16. Do not place ladders on barrels, boxes, loose bricks, pails, concrete blocks or other unstable bases. 17. Do not carry items in your hands while climbing up or down a ladder. 18. Do not try to "walk" a ladder by rocking it. Climb down the ladder, and then move it. 19. Do not use a ladder as a horizontal platform.

Lifting Procedures 1. Plan the move before lifting; ensure that you have an unobstructed pathway. 2. Test the weight of the load before lifting by pushing the load along its resting surface. 3. If the load is too heavy or bulky, use lifting and carrying aids such as hand trucks, dollies, pallet jacks and carts, or get assistance from a co-worker. 4. If assistance is required to perform a lift, coordinate and communicate your movements with those of your co-worker. 5. Position your feet 6 to 12 inches apart with one foot slightly in front of the other. 6. Face the load. 7. Bend at the knees, not at the back. 8. Keep your back straight. 9. Get a firm grip on the object using your hands and fingers. Use handles when they are present. 10. Hold the object as close to your body as possible. 11. While keeping the weight of the load in your legs, stand to an erect position. 12. Perform lifting movements smoothly and gradually; do not jerk the load. 13. If you must change direction while lifting or carrying the load, pivot your feet and turn your entire body. Do not twist at the waist. 14. Set down objects in the same manner as you picked them up, except in reverse. 15. Do not lift an object from the floor to a level above your waist in one motion. Set the load down on a table or bench and then adjust your grip before lifting it higher. 16. Never lift anything if your hands are greasy or wet. 17. Wear protective gloves when lifting objects that have sharp corners or jagged edges.

OFFICE SAFETY General Rules 1. Use the ladder or step stool to retrieve or store items that are located above your head. 2. Do not jump from ladders or step stools. 3. Do not block your view by carrying large or bulky items; use the dolly or hand truck or get assistance from a fellow employee. 4. Do not throw matches, cigarettes or other smoking materials into trash baskets. 5. Do not tilt the chair you are sitting in. Keep all chair legs on the floor. 6. Do not kick objects out of your pathway; pick them up or push them out of the way.

OFFICE SAFETY (Continued)

VII.3 SIC 3492 - Fluid Power Valves and Hose Fittings Doors 1. Keep doors in hallways fully open or fully closed. 2. Use the handle when closing doors.

Files 1. Open only one file cabinet drawer at a time. Close the filing cabinet drawer you are working in before opening another filing drawer in the same cabinet. 2. Put heavy files in the bottom drawers of file cabinets. 3. Use the handle when closing drawers and files.

Sharp Objects 1. Store sharp objects, such as pens, pencils, letter openers or scissors in drawers or with the tips pointing down in a container. 2. Carry pencils, scissors and other sharp objects with the tips pointing down.

Paper Cutter/Shredder 1. Position hands and fingers on the handle of the paper cutter before pressing down on the blade. 2. Keep the paper cutter handle in the closed or locked position when it is not being used. 3. Do not use paper cutting devices if the finger guard is missing. 4. Do not place your fingers in or near the feed of a paper shredder.

Staplers 1. Point the ejector slot away from yourself and bystanders when refilling staplers. 2. Keep fingers away from the ejector slot when loading or testing stapling devices. 3. Use a staple remover, not your fingers, for removing staples.

Electrical 1. Do not use frayed, cut or cracked electrical cords. 2. Do not plug multiple electrical cords into a single outlet. 3. Do not use extension or power cords that have the ground prong removed or broken off. 4. Use a cord cover or tape the cord down when running electrical cords across aisles, between desks or across entrances or exits. 5. Turn the power switch to "Off" and unplug office machines before adjusting, lubricating or cleaning them.

Fans 1. Do not use fans that have excessive vibration, frayed cords or missing guards. 2. Do not place floor type fans in walkways, aisles or doorways.

VII.4 SIC 3492 - Fluid Power Valves and Hose Fittings OFFICE SAFETY (Continued) Stairs 1. Use the handrails when ascending or descending stairs or ramps. 2. Do not store or leave items on stairways. 3. Do not run on stairs or take more than one step at a time.

Production and Maintenance Employees

ELECTRIC POWER TOOLS General Rules 1. Do not use power equipment or tools on which you have not been trained. 2. Keep power cords away from the path of drills, saws, knives, and grinders. 3. Do not carry plugged-in equipment or tools with your finger on the switch. 4. Do not carry equipment or tools by the cord. 5. Disconnect the tool from the outlet by pulling on the plug, not the cord. 6. Turn the tool off before plugging or unplugging it. 7. Do not leave tools that are "On" unattended. 8. Do not handle or operate electrical tools when your hands are wet or when you are standing on wet floors. 9. Do not operate spark inducing tools such as grinders, drills or saws near containers labeled "Flammable". 10. Turn off the electrical tool and unplug it from the outlet before attempting repairs or service work. Tag the tool "Out of Service". 11. Do not use extension cords or other three pronged power cords that have a missing prong. 12. Do not remove the ground prong from electrical cords. 13. Do not use an adapter such as a cheater plug that eliminates the ground. 14. Do not plug multiple electrical cords into a single outlet. 15. Do not run extension cords through doorways, through holes in ceilings, walls or floors. 16. Do not drive over, drag, step on or place objects on a cord. 17. Do not use a power hand too to cut wet or water soaked building materials or to repair pipe leaks. 18. Never operate electrical equipment barefooted. Wear rubber-soled or insulated work boots 19. Do not operate a power hand tool or portable appliance while holding a part of the metal casing or while holding the extension cord in your hand. Hold all portable power tools by the plastic hand grips or other nonconductive areas designed for gripping purposes.

HAND TOOL SAFETY General Rules

VII.5 SIC 3492 - Fluid Power Valves and Hose Fittings 1. Do not continue to work if your safety glasses become fogged. Stop work and clean the glasses until the lenses are clear and defogged. 2. Carry all sharp tools in sheathes or holsters. 3. Tag worn, damaged or defective tools "Out of Service" and do not use them. 4. Do not use a tool if the handle surface has splinters, burrs, cracks or splits . 5. Do not use impact tools such as hammers or chisels that have mushroomed heads. 6. When handing a tool to another person, direct sharp points and cutting edges away from yourself and the other person. 7. Do not perform "make-shift" repairs to tools. 8. Do not throw tools from one location to another or from one employee to another. 9. Transport hand tools only in tool boxes or tool belts. Do not carry tools in your hand or clothing when climbing.

Files/Rasps 1. Do not use a file as a pry bar, hammer, screwdriver or chisel. 2. When using a file or a rasp, grasp the handle in one hand and the toe of the file in the other. 3. Do not hammer on a file.

Chisels 1. Use a chisel that has been sharpened; do not use a chisel that has a dull cutting edge. 2. Hold a chisel by using a tool holder if possible. 3. Clamp small work pieces in the vise and chip towards the stationary jaw when you are working with a chisel.

Hammers 1. Use a claw hammer for pulling nails and for driving nails. 2. Do not strike nails or other objects with the "cheek" of the hammer. 3. Do not strike one hammer against another hammer. 4. Do not use a hammer if your hands are oily, greasy or wet.

Saws 1. Keep control of saws by releasing downward pressure at the end of the stroke. 2. Do not use an adjustable blade saw, such as a hacksaw, if the blade is not taut. 3. Do not use a saw that has a dull blade. 4. Oil saw blades after each use of the saw. 5. Keep your hands and fingers away from the saw blade while you are using the saw. 6. Do not carry a saw by the blade. 7. When using the hand saw, hold the work piece firmly against the work table.

VII.6 SIC 3492 - Fluid Power Valves and Hose Fittings HAND TOOL SAFETY (Continued) Screwdrivers 1. Always match the size and type of screwdriver blade to fit the head of the screw. 2. Do not hold the work piece against your body while using a screwdriver. 3. Do not put your fingers near the blade of the screwdriver when tightening a screw. 4. Use a drill, nail, or an awl to make a starting hole for screws. 5. Do not force a screwdriver by using a hammer or pliers on it. 6. Do not use a screwdriver as a punch, chisel, pry bar or nail puller. 7. Do not use a screwdriver to test the charge of a battery. 8. When using the spiral ratchet screwdriver, push down firmly and slowly.

Wrenches 1. Do not use wrenches that are bent, cracked or badly chipped or that have loose or broken handles. 2. Do not slip a pipe over a single head wrench handle for increased leverage. 3. Do not use a shim to make a wrench fit. 4. Use a split box wrench on flare nuts. 5. Do not use a wrench that has broken or battered points. 6. Discard any wrench that has spread, nicked or battered jaws or if the handle is bent. 7. Use box or socket wrenches on hexagon nuts and bolts as a first choice, and open end wrenches as a second choice.

Pliers 1. Do not use pliers as a wrench or a hammer. 2. Do not attempt to force pliers by using a hammer on them. 3. Do not slip a pipe over the handles of pliers to increase leverage. 4. Do not use pliers that are cracked, broken or sprung. 5. When using diagonal cutting pliers, shield the loose pieces of cut material from flying into the air by using a cloth or your gloved hand.

Vises 1. When clamping a long workpiece in a vise, support the far end of the workpiece by using an adjustable pipe stand, saw horse or box. 2. Position the workpiece in the vise so that the entire face of the jaw supports the workpiece. 3. Do not use a vise that has worn or broken jaw inserts, or has cracks or fractures in the body of the vise. 4. Do not slip a pipe over the handle of a vise to gain extra leverage.

Clamps 1. Do not use the C-clamp for hoisting materials. 2. Do not use the C-clamp as a permanent fastening device.

VII.7 SIC 3492 - Fluid Power Valves and Hose Fittings HAND TOOL SAFETY (Continued) Snips 1. Wear your safety glasses or safety goggles when using snips to cut materials. 2. Wear your work gloves when cutting materials with snips. 3. Do not use straight cut snips to cut curves. 4. Keep the blade aligned by tightening the nut and bolt on the snips. 5. Do not use snips as a hammer, screwdriver or pry bar. 6. Use the locking clip on the snips after you have finished using them.

Heat Gun 1. Do not expose any body part to the heat source of the gun. 2. After using the gun, place it in a holder or on an insulated material or surface. 3. Always pick up the gun by the handle, never by the shaft.

Soldering Gun 1. Turn "on" local exhaust before performing soldering tasks. 2. Use a soldering iron only if the holder is insulated and noncombustible. 3. Do not use the soldering iron on or over wooden surfaces. 4. Never use a soldering iron that has a loose barrel. 5. Do not pick up a solder tip with your fingers. Use a pair of needle-nose pliers. 6. Do not place flammable objects (e.g. paper, wood) on or near the hot iron. 7. Do not pick up parts after the hot solder is applied. Allow the part 1 to 2 minutes to cool before handling.

Band Saw 1. Do not use the saw unless all portions of the saw blade and the wheels of the saw are guarded. 2. Do not operate the saw if the in-running feed roll is not guarded. 3. Do not use the saw if the tension control device is not operating. 4. Adjustments to the machine shall not be made until the machine is at a "dead" stop. 5. Set the upper blade guide one-quarter (1/4) inch or less above the material to be cut.

Drill Press 1. Replace the belt and pulley guards before starting the press and after making adjustments or repairs to the press. 2. Lock the press table into place and set the depth adjustment before turning on the power. 3. Remove the chuck key before turning on the power. 4. Clamp small pieces of stock to be drilled in the drill vise or to the work bench. 5. Do not wear rings, wristwatches, or gloves when working around the whirling auger bit. 6. Turn off the power and wait until the machine has come to a full stop before grabbing the piece of stock. 7. Keep the drill press and the area around the drill press clear of metal cuttings or lubricants.

VII.8 SIC 3492 - Fluid Power Valves and Hose Fittings Grinders 1. Prior to installing a new grinding wheel, inspect the wheel for cracks or other visible damage; tap the wheel gently with a plastic screwdriver handle to detect cracks that are not visible. If the wheel has a dead sound rather than a ring sound, do not use the wheel. 2. Do not use grinding wheels that have chips, cracks or grooves. 3. Do not use the grinding wheel if it wobbles. Tag it "Out of Service". 4. Adjust the tongue guard so that it is no more than 1/4 inch from the grinding wheel. 5. Adjust the tool rest so that it is no more than l/8 inch from the grinding wheel. 6. Do not use a bench grinder if it is not firmly anchored to the work bench or other secure platform. 7. Do not install a grinding wheel whose labeled RPM speed is lower than the rated speed of the grinder. 8. Do not clamp a portable grinder in a vise to use it as a bench grinder. 9. Stand to one side of the plane of a rotating grinding wheel during the first few seconds of operation. 10. Grind on the side of the wheel only when it is made for side grinding. 11. Turn the grinding wheel "off" when you have finished working with it, and remain at the machine until it has completely stopped.

Tool Boxes/Chests/Cabinets 1. Use the handle when opening and closing a drawer or door of a tool box, chest or cabinet. 2. Tape over or file off sharp edges on tool boxes, chests or cabinets. 3. Do not stand on tool boxes, chests or cabinets to gain extra height. 4. Lock the wheels on large tool boxes, chests or cabinets to prevent them from rolling. 5. Push large chests, cabinets and tool boxes; do not pull them. 6. Do not open more than one drawer of a tool box at a time. 7. Close and lock all drawers and doors before moving the tool chest to a new location. 8. Do not use a tool box or chest as a workbench. 9. Do not move a tool box, chest or cabinet if it has loose tools or parts on the top.

Cranes and Hoists 1. Do not use load hooks that are cracked, bent or broken. 2. Passengers are not permitted to ride inside the operator's cab of a truck crane. 3. Keep crane windows clean. Do not use a crane if its windows are broken. 4. Do not exceed the rated load capacity of the crane as specified by the manufacturer. 5. Use cribbing mats when operating the crane on "soft" ground. 6. Fully extend the outriggers of the crane before attempting a lift. 7. Stay outside the barricades of the posted swing radius of the crane. 8. Do not leave a load suspended in the air. 9. Do not hoist loads over people. 10. Do not drive the crane on the road shoulders.

Cranes and Hoists (Continued) 11. When operating a crane follow only the signals of the person designated to give you signals.

VII.9 SIC 3492 - Fluid Power Valves and Hose Fittings 12. Replace the belt, gear or rotating shaft guards after servicing a crane; do not use the crane if guards are missing from these areas.

Conveyors 1. Do not climb on conveyor equipment. 2. Do not ride on any conveyors. 3. When using a belt driven conveyor to load a trailer bed, the person inside the trailer shall give verbal commands to the person loading the conveyor.

Compressed Gas Cylinders Storage and Handling 1. Do not handle oxygen cylinders if your gloves are greasy or oily. 2. Store all compressed gas cylinders in the upright position. 3. Keep all cylinders not in use capped and secured with safety chain. 4. Do not lift compressed gas cylinders by the valve protection cap. 5. Do not store compressed gas cylinders in areas where they can come in contact with chemicals labeled "Corrosive". 6. Place cylinders on the cradle, slingboard, pallet or compressed gas cylinder basket to hoist them. 7. Do not place compressed gas cylinders against electrical panels or live electrical cords where the cylinder can become part of the circuit. 8. Do not hoist or transport cylinders by means of magnets or choker slings. 9. Do not store oxygen cylinders near fuel gas cylinders such as propane or acetylene, or near combustible material such as oil or grease.

Use of Compressed Gas Cylinders 1. Do not use dented, cracked or other visibly damaged cylinders. 2. Use only an open ended or adjustable wrench when connecting or disconnecting regulators and fittings. 3. Close the cylinder valve when work is finished, when the cylinder is empty or at any time the cylinder is moved. 4. Stand to the side of the regulator when opening the valve. 5. If a cylinder is leaking around a valve or a fuse plug, move it to an outside area away from where work is performed, and tag it to indicate the defect. 6. Do not use compressed gas to clean yourself, equipment or your work area. 7. Do not remove the valve wrench from acetylene cylinders while the cylinder is being used. 8. Open cylinder valves slowly. Open the valves fully when the compressed gas cylinder is being used, in order to eliminate possible leakage around the cylinder valve stem.

VII.10 SIC 3492 - Fluid Power Valves and Hose Fittings Oxyacetylene Welding 1. Do not use oxygen cylinders in areas where oils or any combustible liquids such as diesel fuel or motor fuel are present. 2. Turn the valve on the torch clockwise to turn off the gas before putting down the welding or cutting torch. 3. Never allow pressure to remain in the hoses over night: a. Turn the valve knobs located at the base of the torch handle, clockwise, to close the valves. b. Turn the valve knobs on the oxygen and acetylene cylinders, clockwise, to close the valves on these cylinders. c. Reduce the pressure on the regulator diaphragms by pulling back on the T- handles, out from the regulator, until the T-handles turn easily; do not completely back the T-handles out from the regulator. d. Turn the valve knobs at the base of the torch, counterclockwise, to open the valves; leave the valves open for only two seconds, then turn the valve knobs clockwise to close the valves again. If you do not observe a drop in pressure on the regulator gages, repeat steps a.-b. 4. If the cylinder has been transported in a horizontal position, do not use it until it has been stored upright for two hours. 5. Use the red hose for gas fuel and the green hose for oxygen. 6. Do not use worn or cracked hoses. 7. Do not use oil, grease, or other lubricants on the regulator. 8. "Blow Out" hoses before attaching the torch. 9. "Blow Out" the cylinder valve before attaching or reattaching a hose to the cylinder. 10. Do not use a cigarette lighter to ignite torches; use friction lighters only. 11. Do not change electrodes using your bare hands; use the dry rubber gloves. 12. "Bleed" oxygen and fuel lines at the end of the work shift. 13. Use the welding cart that has a safety chain or cable when transporting cylinders used for welding.

Hazardous Materials 1. Follow the instructions on the label and in the corresponding Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each chemical product you will be using in your workplace. 2. Use personal protective clothing or equipment such as goggles, face shield, neoprene gloves, rubber boots, shoe covers and rubber aprons, when using chemicals labeled "Flammable", "Corrosive", "Caustic" or "Poisonous". 3. Do not use protective clothing or equipment that has split seams, pin holes, cuts, tears, or other visible signs of damage. 4. Before using the chemical exhaust hood, flip the fan motor switch to the "On" position. 5. Do not use chemicals from unlabeled containers or unmarked cylinders. 6. Do not perform "hot work", such as welding, metal grinding or other spark producing operations, within 50 feet of containers labeled "Flammable" or "Combustible".

VII.11 SIC 3492 - Fluid Power Valves and Hose Fittings Hazardous Materials (Continued) 7. Do not drag containers labeled "Flammable." 8. Do not store chemical containers labeled "Oxidizer" with containers labeled "Corrosive","Caustic" or "Poison".

Steel Drums 1. Roll a drum by pushing against the middle of the drum using both hands. 2. Use the cradle-type drum tilter when tilting drums. 3. Do not try to up-end a full drum by yourself. 4. Do not roll a full drum up a skid by yourself. 5. Chock both sides of the drum when storing it in a horizontal position.

Personal Protective Equipment 1. Do not drill holes in or paint your hard hat. 2. Do not wear hard hats that are dented or cracked. 3. Wear your safety glasses, goggles or the face shield while operating chippers, grinders, lathes, sanders. 4. Wear the face shield over your goggles or safety glasses during open furnace, hot dipping, metal plating or gas cutting operations. 5. Wear the chemical goggles when using, applying or handling chemical liquids or powders from containers labeled "Caustic" or "Corrosive". 6. Do not continue to work if your safety glasses become fogged. Stop work and clean the glasses until the lenses are clear and defogged. 7. Wear a welding helmet or welding goggles during welding operations. 8. Wear dielectric gloves when working on energized electric circuits. 9. Wear your ear plugs or ear muffs in areas posted "Hearing Protection Required".

Carts 1. Do not exceed the rated load capacity noted on the manufacturer's label on the cart. 2. Ask a spotter to help guide carts around corners and through narrow aisles. 3. Do not stand on a cart or float or use it as a work platform.

Hand Truck Operations 1. When loading hand trucks, keep your feet clear of the wheels. 2. Do not exceed the manufacturer's load rated capacity. Read the capacity plate on the hand truck if you are unsure. 3. Place the load so that it will not slip, shift or fall. Use the straps, if they are provided, to secure the load. 4. For extremely bulky or pressurized items such as gas cylinders, strap or chain the items to the hand truck. 5. Tip the load slightly forward so that the tongue of the hand truck goes under the load. 6. Push the tongue of the hand truck all the way under the load that is to be moved. 7. Keep the center of gravity of the load as low as possible by placing heavier objects below the lighter objects.

VII.12 SIC 3492 - Fluid Power Valves and Hose Fittings Hand Truck Operations (Continued) 8. Push the load so that the weight will be carried by the axle and not the handles. 9. If your view is obstructed, ask a spotter to assist in guiding the load. 10. Do not walk backward with the hand truck, unless going up stairs or ramps. 11. When going down an incline, keep the hand truck in front of you so that it can be controlled at all times. 12. Move hand trucks at a walking pace. 13. Store hand trucks with the tongue under a pallet, shelf, or table.

FORKLIFT SAFETY RULES General Rules 1. Only employer authorized personnel may operate forklifts. 2. Do not exceed the lift capacity of the forklift. Read the lift capacity plate on the forklift if you are unsure. 3. Follow the manufacturer's guidelines concerning changes in the lift capacity before adding an attachment to a forklift. 4. Lift the load an inch or two to test for stability. If the rear wheels are not in firm contact with the floor, take a lighter load or use a forklift with a higher lift capacity. 5. Do not raise or lower a load while you are enroute. Wait until you are in the loading area and have stopped before raising or lowering the load. 6. After picking up a load, adjust the forks so that the load is tilted slightly backward for added stability. 7. Drive with the load at a ground clearance height of 4-6 inches at the tips and 2 inches at the heels in order to clear most uneven surfaces and debris. 8. Drive at a walking pace and apply brakes slowly to stop when driving on slippery surfaces such as icy or wet floors. 9. Approach railroad tracks at a 45 angle. 10. Do not drive over objects in your pathway. 11. Do not drive into an area with a ceiling height that is lower than the height of the mast or overhead guard. 12. Steer wide when making turns. 13. Do not drive up to anyone standing or working in front of a fixed object such as a wall. 14. Do not drive along the edge of an unguarded elevated surface such as a loading dock or staging platform. 15. Obey all traffic rules and signs. 16. Sound horn when approaching blind corners, doorways or aisles to alert other operators and pedestrians. 17. Do not exceed a safe working speed of five miles per hour and slow down in congested areas. 18. Stay a minimum distance of three fork truck lengths from other operating mobile equipment. 19. Drive in reverse and use a signal person when your vision is blocked by the load. 20. Look in the direction that you are driving; proceed when you have a clear path. 21. Do not use bare forks as a man-lift platform.

FORKLIFT SAFETY RULES, General Rules (Continued)

VII.13 SIC 3492 - Fluid Power Valves and Hose Fittings 22. Do not load pallets of wood that are not banded on to the forklift. 23. Do not drive the forklift while people are on the attached aerial lift platform. 24. Drive loaded forklifts forward up ramps. 25. Raise the forks an additional two inches to avoid hitting or scraping the ramp surface as you approach the ramp. 26. Drive loaded forklifts in reverse when driving down a ramp. 27. Drive unloaded forklifts in reverse when going up a ramp and forward when going down a ramp. 28. Do not attempt to turn around on a ramp. 29. Do not use "Reverse" to brake. 30. Lower the forks completely, turn off the engine and set the parking brake before leaving your forklift.

Pre-Use Inspection Do not use forklift if any of the following conditions exist: 1. The mast has broken or cracked weld-points. 2. The roller tracks are not greased or the chains are not free to travel. 3. Forks are unequally spaced or cracks exists along the blade or at the heels. 4. Hydraulic fluid levels are below manufacturer's recommend levels. 5. Hydraulic line and fitting have excessive wear or are crimped. 6. Fluid is leaking from the lift or the tilt cylinders. 7. The hardware on the cylinders is loose. 8. Tires are excessively worn, split or have missing tire material. 9. Air filled tires are not filled to the operating pressure indicated on the tire. 10. Batteries have cracks or holes, uncapped cells, frayed cables, broken cable insulation, loose connections or clogged vent caps.

Starting the Forklift • Apply the foot brake and shift gears to neutral before turning the key.

Picking Up a Load 1. "Square up" on the center of the load and approach it straight on with the forks in the travel position. 2. Stop when the tips of your forks are about a foot from the load. 3. Level the forks and slowly drive forward until the load is resting against the backrest of the mast. 4. Lift the load high enough to clear whatever is under it. 5. Back up about one foot, then slowly and evenly tilt the mast backwards to stabilize the load.

VII.14 SIC 3492 - Fluid Power Valves and Hose Fittings FORKLIFT SAFETY RULES (Continued) Putting a Load Down 1. "Square up" and stop about one foot from desired location. 2. Level the forks and drive to the loading spot. 3. Slowly lower the load to the floor. 4. Tilt the forks slightly forward so that you do not hook the load. 5. When the path behind you is clear of obstructions, back straight out until the forks have cleared the pallet.

Stacking One Load on Top of Another 1. Stop about one foot away from the loading area and lift the mast high enough to clear the top of the stack. 2. Slowly move forward until the load is squarely over the top of the stack. 3. Level the forks and lower the mast until the load is no longer supported by the forks. 4. Look over both shoulders for obstructions and back straight out if the path is clear.

Loading Docks 1. Keep the forklift clear of the dock edge while vehicles are backing up to the dock. 2. Do not begin loading or unloading until the supply truck has come to a complete stop, the engine has been turned off, the wheels have been chocked and the dock lock has been engaged. 3. Use wheel chocks to prevent railroad cars from moving during unloading or loading. 4. Attach the bridge or dock plate before driving the forklift into the truck or railroad car. 5. Do not drive the forklift into a truck bed that has soft or loose decking or other unstable flooring. 6. Drive straight across the bridge plates when entering or exiting the trailer. 7. Use dock lights or headlights when working in a dark trailer.

Gasoline/Diesel Fueled Forklifts 1. Never use anything with an open flame (such as lighters or lanterns) to check the fuel level in the tank. 2. Do not fuel forklifts while the engine is running. 3. Do not operate a forklift with a leak in the fuel system. 4. Use care when filling fuel tanks to avoid overfilling and spilling fuel. 5. Replace fuel tank cap before restarting engine. 6. Use only approved safety cans when storing or transporting fuel.

Propane Fueled Forklifts 1. Do not refuel forklifts with permanently mounted propane containers inside the building. 2. Do not park forklifts in areas of excessive heat or sources of ignition such as heaters, furnaces or welding areas. 3. Check tanks to ensure there are no sharp dents or gouges that could weaken the vessel. 4. Do not throw, drag, drop, or roll the propane cylinder.

FORKLIFT SAFETY RULES, Propane Fueled Forklifts (Continued)

VII.15 SIC 3492 - Fluid Power Valves and Hose Fittings 5. Check fuel lines for damage, such as cuts, dry rot, chafing, or exposure to manifold heat. 6. Wear protective gloves, such as leather or cotton when changing propane tanks. 7. After installing a full cylinder, check fittings for leaks with a soap solution. Do not check cylinder for leaks with an open flame or with bare hands. 8. Make sure locating pin is intact and that it properly secures the tank to the forklift. 9. Close the propane tank service valve if the tank is kept on the forklift overnight. 10. Inspect quick-disconnect coupling for any signs of visible damage, deterioration, dirt or debris and for damaged or missing flexible seals. 11. Inspect threads to ensure they are not flattened or gouged. 12. Open the fuel control valve fully, then turn it toward the closed position 1/4 to 1/2 turn before starting the forklift. 13. Store propane tanks in a location where they will not be exposed to high temperature rise, physical damage or tampering. 14. Do not smoke when handling or changing propane fuel tanks.

Battery Operated Forklifts 1. Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of a battery. 2. Turn battery chargers off prior to connecting the cables to the battery posts. 3. Position the fork truck so that the battery is aligned with the rollers or the hoist used for moving the battery and engage the fork truck brake before removing the battery and placing it onto the charging rack. 4. Set the brakes on the lift truck prior to connecting the charging cables to the battery on the lift truck. 5. Return charging cables to their designated location as soon as battery charging is complete. 6. Do not smoke in the battery charging areas. 7. Manually flip the fan motor to the "On" position before operating the battery charger.

Pallet Jacks 1. Only employer authorized personnel may operate the pallet jack. 2. Do not exceed the manufacturer's load rated capacity. Read the lift capacity plate on the pallet jack if you are unsure. 3. Do not ride on pallet jacks. 4. Start and stop the pallet jack gradually to prevent the load from slipping. 5. Pull manual pallet jacks; push them when going down an incline or passing close to walls or obstacles. 6. If your view is obstructed, ask a spotter to assist in guiding the load. 7. Stop the pallet jack if anyone gets in your way. 8. Never place your feet under the pallet jack.

VII.16 SIC 3492 - Fluid Power Valves and Hose Fittings Warehouse Safety General 1. When stocking shelves by hand, position the materials to be shelved slightly in front of you, so you do not have to twist when lifting and stacking materials. 2. Visually inspect for sharp objects or other hazards before reaching into containers such as garbage cans, boxes, bags or sinks. 3. Remove or bend nails and staples from crates before unpacking the crates. 4. When cutting shrink wrap with a blade, always cut away from you and your co-workers. 5. Do not try to kick objects out of pathways. Push or carry them out of the way. 6. Do not let items overhang from shelves into walkways. 7. Move slowly when approaching blind corners. 8. Place heavier loads on the lower or middle shelves. 9. Remove one object at a time from shelves. 10. Place items on shelves so that they lie flat and do not wobble.

Storeroom/Stockroom: 1. Use long handled snips when cutting strapping bands away from a shipping container. 2. Wear your safety glasses when cutting strapping bands, uncrating materials and driving nails. 3. Stand to the side of the strapping band when cutting it. Use extreme care when removing bands from pipe on round stock loads. Chock or block loads before removing band to prevent a load shift. 4. Do not use pallets or skids that are cracked or split or have other visible damage. 5. Stack heavy or bulky storage containers on middle and lower shelves of the storage rack. 6. Do not run on stairs or take more than one step of a staircase at a time. 7. Do not jump from elevated places such as truck beds, platforms or ladders. 8. Do not lift slippery or wet objects; use a hand truck. 9. Follow the safe handling instructions listed on the label of the container or listed on the corresponding Material Safety Data Sheet when handling each chemical stored in the stockroom. 10. Do not handle or load any containers of chemicals if their containers are cracked or leaking.

Knives/Sharp Instruments 1. When handling knife blades and other cutting tools, direct sharp points and edges away from you. 2. Cut in the direction away from your body when using knives. 3. Keep knives sharpened; do not use knives that have dull blades. 4. Use knives for the operations for which they are named. 5. Do not use knives that have broken or loose handles. 6. Do not use knives as screwdrivers or pry bars. 7. Do not pick up knives by their blades. 8. Carry knives with their tips pointed towards the floor.

VII.17 SIC 3492 - Fluid Power Valves and Hose Fittings Knives/Sharp Instruments (Continued) 9. Do not carry knives, scissors or other sharp tools in your pockets or an apron unless they are first placed in their sheath or holder. 10. Follow this procedure for picking up any bags that have sharp objects protruding from them: Grab the top of the bag above the tie-off, using both hands, and hold the bag away from your body. 11. When opening cartons, use safety box cutters.

Ergonomics and Video Display Terminals 1. Take periodic rest breaks from repetitive or prolonged activities by standing up and stretching. 2. Use a chair that is padded, is stable, mobile, swivels and allows operator movement. Adjust your seat height so your knees are about the same level as your hips. 3. Sit straight up in your chair and use a footrest that has an adjustable height and is large enough to allow operator movement. 4. Adjust your computer screen and keyboard so that they are directly in front of you. Use a table large enough to hold keyboard, the display screen and all necessary documents. 5. Place the keyboard low enough so that the operator is not required to reach up or out to the keys. 6. Keep wrists and hands in a straight position while key stroking by keeping forearms parallell to the floor and elbows at your sides.

Infection Control 1. Discard contaminated disposable needles or medical sharps into the containers labeled "Biohazard: Sharps" only; do not reach into containers when discarding the sharp items. 2. If your skin surface, eyes or mouth is splashed or spattered with blood or other bodily fluid, wash or flush these areas with water. 3. Do not bend, recap, remove, shear or purposely break any needle contaminated with blood or bodily fluids. 4. Place protective equipment contaminated with human blood in the red containers labeled "Biohazard"; these containers prevent leakage during collection, handling, storage and transport. 5. Wear latex or vinyl gloves when performing emergency medical care; and when finished using the gloves, discard them immediately into the "Biohazard" marked bag or container for disposal. 6. Wear full face and body protection whenever large amounts of blood or body fluids are present or anticipated.

VII.18 SIC 3492 - Fluid Power Valves and Hose Fittings Lockout/Tagout NOTE: Devices such as padlocks shall be provided for locking out the source of power at the main disconnect switch. Before any maintenance, inspection, cleaning, adjusting or servicing of equipment ( hydraulic, electrical, mechanical or air) that requires entrance into or close contact with the machinery or equipment, the main power disconnect switch or valve, or both, controlling the source its source of power or flow of material, shall be locked-out or blocked off with a padlock, blank flange or similar device. 1. Do not perform any maintenance, inspection, cleaning, adjusting or servicing of any equipment without following the company's lockout / tagout program. 2. If required to work on powered equipment ( hydraulic, electrical, air, etc.) you must have your personal padlock with your name on it and personal key on your person at all times. 3. Disconnect and padlock all machine power disconnects in the off position before removing guards for the purpose of working "ON" or "IN" the machinery or approaching its unguarded parts. (NOTE: When more than one employee is working on a single piece of equipment, each employee must use his own padlock along with lock-out tongs to lock out the equipment. When the work is completed, he must remove only his lock. 4. Do not commence equipment repair or maintenance work until you have verified that the tagged/locked out switch or control cannot be overridden or bypassed. 5. Replace all guards before removing personal padlocks from the control. 6. Do not use or remove another employee's protective lock. Do not remove a lock from equipment unless you placed it there. 7. Before machinery is put back into use after LOCKOUT/TAGOUT, give a verbal announcement or sound warning to fellow employees.

Respiratory Protection 1. Do not perform operations requiring respirators, unless you have been approved, fitted and trained for the use of respirators in the company's respiratory protection program. 2. Inspect respirators for cracked or worn parts before and after each use and after cleaning. 3. Do not work in an area that requires the use of respiratory equipment if you fail to obtain a tight seal between the respirator and your face. 4. Do not wear a respirator if facial hair prevents a tight seal between the respirator and your face. 5. Clean and sanitize respiratory equipment according to the manufactures recommendations after each use. 6. Store respiratory equipment in a clean and sanitary location.

Hearing Protection 1. Wear hearing protectors in work area's posted "Hearing Protection Required". 2. Inspect the hearing protectors for cleanliness before and after each use. 3. Store hearing protectors in a clean and sanitary location.

VII.19 SIC 3492 - Fluid Power Valves and Hose Fittings JOB SPECIFIC RULES All Employees

Machine Guarding Rules for : Honing Machine, Kasuga CNC, Mori Seiki CNC, Fadal CNC, and Machining Centers 1. Replace the guards, before starting machines, after making adjustments or repairs to the machine. 2. Do not remove, alter or bypass any safety guards or devices when operating any piece of equipment or machinery. 3. Read and obey safety warnings posted on or near any machinery.

Deburring Machine 1. Wear your respirator when operating the deburring machine. 2. Turn on the ventilation system before starting the machine. 3. Use a brush to remove debris from the work table before beginning deburring operations and after completing work.

Presses 1. Do not place hands in or near the point-of-operation. 2. Do not block, tie down, or hold down any one of the two-handed controls. 3. Remove your foot from the foot pedal after each stroke of the ram. 4. Do not use any foot control that does not have foot pedal covers to protect the pedal from 1) falling objects or 2) anyone accidentally stepping on the pedal. 5. Do not place a foreign object (i.e. block, brick) on the foot pedal control. 6. When a press brake or punch press has a partial revolution cycle, do not use the machine if it does not stop "cycling" when you remove your hands from the two handed controls or when you remove your foot from the foot pedal control. 7. When a punch press has a partial revolution cycle, do not use the punch press if the stop control does not stop the punch press. 8. When a press brake or punch press has a full revolution cycle, do not use the machine if it continues to "cycle" more than once when holding the two handed controls or pressing the foot pedal. 9. Do not try to stop a workpiece as it goes through any machine. If the machine becomes jammed, disconnect the power before clearing the jam. 10. Use hand feeding tools, when available. 11. Clear all tools and obstructions from the path of the press and alert your coworkers before activating it. 12. Do not touch any moving parts of the press. The press must be disengaged and stopped completely before touching any operating part.

VII.20 SIC 3492 - Fluid Power Valves and Hose Fittings Riveting 1. Do not use your hands to guide a bit into place when riveting or bolting. 2. Disconnect the snap and plunger from an air hammer when it is not in use. 3. Do not pass air powered riveting and bolting tools by the hose from one worker to another. 4. Do not throw material from one person to another. Use tag lines and a basket to hoist bolts, washers, drift pins, and tools. 5. Use a receptacle or a net to catch rivets or bolts that are knocked off or backed out from your work area. 6. Do not carry nuts, bolts, rivets, or drift pins in you hands or pockets; use the carrying/storing container provided for this purpose.

Automatic Screw Machine 1. Stretch hand muscles before beginning work and take periodic breaks to rest your hands so they do not become stiff or cramped. 2. Do not point the automatic screw machine toward anyone if it is turned on and is holding a screw. 3. Do not force a screw onto the machine. 4. Make sure that the screw is securely in place before drilling it into the workpiece.

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